January is National Blood Donor Awareness Month According to the American Red Cross, winter is “one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood products to meet patient needs.” That’s because of, among other things, busy holiday schedules and bad weather often resulting in canceled blood drives. Furthermore, seasonal illnesses such as […]
Spanish-Speaking National/International MDS Virtual Support Group JOIN OUR VIRTUAL MEETING on the first Wednesday of every month from 3:00 - 4:30 pm (MT) For dial-in information, contact Adolfo Yniguez at 760-438-5130 or email adolfoyniguez@gmail.com.
Northern California MDS Support Group JOIN OUR VIRTUAL MEETING on the second Tuesday of every month 6:30-8:00 pm (PT). For dial-in information and to register, contact Jill Whitney at530-945-4693 or email jdwhitney@charter.net.
National/International MDS Virtual Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month, from 7:30 – 9:00 pm ET. That is subject to change. For dial-in information and to register, call Brian Anderson at 703-984-9379 or email brian.s.anderson65@gmail.com.
National/International MDS Virtual Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month, from 7:30 – 9:00 pm ET. That is subject to change. For dial-in information and to register, call Brian Anderson at 703-984-9379 or email brian.s.anderson65@gmail.com.
Arizona MDS Support Group Arizona MDS Virtual Support Group meets on the second Thursday of every month 3:00 – 4:30 pm AZ Time. For dial-in information and for any questions, contact Adolfo Yniguez at 760-438-5130 or email adolfoyniguez@gmail.com.
The Northern California MDS Virtual Support Group meets on the second Thursday of every month 6:30-8:00 pm PT. For dial-in information and for any questions contact Jill Whitney at 530-945-4693 or email jdwhitney@charter.net.
Greater Washington, DC Area MDS Virtual Support Group meets on the second Saturday of every month 10:30 am – 12 pm ET. For dial-in information and to register, call Brian Anderson at 703-984-9379 or email brian.s.anderson65@gmail.com.For dial-in information, contact Group Leader, Brian Anderson at 703-984-9379 or email brian.s.anderson65@gmail.com.
Greater Washington, DC Area MDS Virtual Support Group meets on the second Saturday of every month 10:30 am – 12 pm ET. For dial-in information and to register, call Brian Anderson at 703-984-9379 or email brian.s.anderson65@gmail.com.
Greater Washington, DC Area MDS Virtual Support Group meets on the second Saturday of every month 10:30 am – 12 pm ET. For dial-in information and to register, call Brian Anderson at 703-984-9379 or email brian.s.anderson65@gmail.com.For dial-in information, contact Group Leader, Brian Anderson at 703-984-9379 or email brian.s.anderson65@gmail.com.
Greater Washington, DC Area MDS Virtual Support Group meets on the second Saturday of every month 10:30 am – 12 pm ET. For dial-in information and to register, call Brian Anderson at 703-984-9379 or email brian.s.anderson65@gmail.com.
Chicago MDS Virtual Support Group JOIN OUR VIRTUAL MEETING on the third Tuesday of every month from 1:30-3:00 pm (CT) For dial-in information and for any questions contact Kim Jensen at 847-618-6914 or email kjensen@nch.org.
Chicago MDS Virtual Support Group JOIN OUR VIRTUAL MEETING on the third Tuesday of every month from 1:30-3:00 pm (CT) For dial-in information and for any questions contact Kim Jensen at 847-618-6914 or email kjensen@nch.org.
MDS Foundation Patient and Family Forum – Saturday, January 21, 2023, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Guest Speakers: Cecilia Arana Yi, MD; Mayo Clinic - Phoenix and Sandra Kurtin, PhD, ANP-C, AOCN; The University of Arizona Cancer Center Marriott Tucson University Park 880 East Second Street Tucson, Arizona 85719 Pima Conference Room REGISTER NOW To […]
The Southern California MDS Virtual Support Group meets on the third Saturday of every month 10:00 - 11:30 am PT. For dial-in information and for any questions contact Joan Powell at (619) 300-0973 or email jdurnellpowell@aol.com.
MDS Foundation Patient and Family Forum – Saturday, January 21, 2023, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Guest Speakers: Cecilia Arana Yi, MD; Mayo Clinic - Phoenix and Sandra Kurtin, PhD, ANP-C, AOCN; The University of Arizona Cancer Center Marriott Tucson University Park 880 East Second Street Tucson, Arizona 85719 Pima Conference Room REGISTER NOW To […]
The International Day of Education is celebrated every year on January 24th. Since 2018, Jan 24 is celebrated as International education day. This year marks the fifth year of celebration and it was proclaimed in 2018 by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The day is celebrated as it marks the importance of education in ensuring […]
Sexual Health and Intimacy in the Context of Serious Illness Date: January 24, 2023 Time: 7PM (ET) Speaker: Reanne Booker To register via zoom, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_raMZbXO7QxKe2A8gpTSm4g
The MDS Family Coping and Caring __________________________________________ Share Your Successful Coping Approaches Talk in a supportive environment about your concerns Learn from Other Caregivers and Patients Rochelle Ostroff-Weinberg, widow of Robert Weinberg ז״ל, invites MDS spouses, patients, family & friends to join her via Zoom Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm U.S. […]
February is National Cancer Prevention Month Knowing the factors that put you at risk for cancer can help you be proactive in preventing it. General risk factors include older age, family history of cancer, using tobacco, obesity, alcohol, certain viral infections and exposure to specific chemicals and ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Ways to lower […]
Spanish-Speaking National/International MDS Virtual Support Group JOIN OUR VIRTUAL MEETING on the first Wednesday of every month from 3:00 - 4:30 pm (MT) For dial-in information, contact Adolfo Yniguez at 760-438-5130 or email adolfoyniguez@gmail.com.
World Cancer Day is February 4 This special day is held every February 4 to raise awareness for cancer, improve education, spur government action and find new treatments. Each year hundreds of activities and events take place around the world.
